Things Thursday #017: Security cameras run amok and how to help aging populations with IoT

Security cameras are ubiquitous. Are the intended audiences the only ones observing through these? Check out the post below from Cujo.

In this Things Thursday, we look at security for now and for the future, and how technology will impact the aging population.

Watch a video of how a camera gets hacked (via Cujo)
The link above comes from an internet firewall vendor, but it’s relevant to security and what’s happening with the internet of things. Because of the rush to scale security systems years ago, there are tons of systems that are susceptible to programs like Mirai. Watch the video to see how easy it can be to hack a camera. As the post says, only buy cameras from companies that are adhering to security practices. One example for you to look at is Canary.

How will IoT change the lives of our aging population? (via ReadWrite)
At CRT, we’ve been discussing this exact use case since we started the labs. What will the internet of things mean for accessibility for the aging and disabled populations? K4Communications is working on this problem, as they believe there is value in smart building tech beyond the flashy. We agree. We will be watching the work of this company.

Thinking of using voice authentication? Think again! (via Embedded)
Voice as a tool for authentication holds promise. There are challenges to it, however. Enter Lyrebird…a software platform intended to synthesize any voice and change intonation to make it sound more natural. The article looks at a biometric company called TrulySecure and the challenges around using voice for authentication. It’s definitely a good read.

That’s all for Things Thursday this week. Have questions? Want us to cover something? Let us know. You can follow us on Twitter @crtlabs or Facebook